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THE ANATOMY OF NELSON'S SHIPS

by C. Nepean Longridge

Illustrated by E. Bowness; G.F. Campbell

Published by Argus Books. 1994

Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. Revised by E. Bowness. B/w fold out plans and plates. Green boards, gilt title to spine.

Minimal bumping to cover edges and minimal creasing to edges of wrapper. Contents fine.

ISBN: 1854861220
Stock no. 1329507

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Contents

  • Preface
  • PART I THE HULL
  • Chapter I Construction of ships of the period
  • Chapter II Framing of the model
  • Chapter III Planking and coppering
  • Chapter IV The decks and other details
  • Chapter V The head and the stern
  • Chapter VI The upper deck
  • Chapter VII The guns and deck details
  • Chapter VIII The quarter deck
  • Chapter IX Other hull details
  • Chapter X Assembly
  • PART II THE RIGGING
  • Chapter XI Masts and spars
  • Chapter XII Masts and spars (continued)
  • Chapter XIII The rigging
  • Chapter XIV Standing rigging
  • Chapter XV Running rigging
  • Chapter XVI Running rigging (continued)
  • Index

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